I joined the mailing list and wanted to take advantage of the discount code they had sent. The strings arrived promptly, along with a sharp sticker!
I consigned a flamenco guitar with Geoff soon after; I was very impressed with the operation he is running.
Geoff’s customer service is always excellent. This Hannabach string purchase was no exception. Thanks again, man!
-Christo in Kennesaw
This product fixes all issues regarding posture and technique. It remains secure and also has extra parts to adjust to the guitar and to your body. Foot stools are a thing of the past. Foot stools give you back problems and bad posture. If you practice for hours on end per day then you need to ditch foot stools cause you’ll end up with a bad back. The suction on ergo plays will ruin the lacquer on your guitar and I’ve had instances where the suction came off. Your guitar will be locked and secured with this guitar support. I highly recommend it.
I’ve used Schaller GrandTune classical guitar tuners for years and have always appreciated their exceptional build quality, smooth operation, precise tuning, rock-solid stability, and elegant design.
Although I typically prefer the Hauser style, I recently purchased a Yuichi Imai concert guitar whose previous owner had replaced the original tuners with lower-quality alternatives. I had several sets of Hauser-style tuners on hand, but the fading in the headstock finish revealed that the originals were Lyra style. Rather than refinish the headstock, I wanted a premium set of Lyra-style tuners worthy of the instrument. Schaller GrandTunes were the obvious choice. They complement the guitar’s classic aesthetic beautifully and deliver the precision and performance I’ve come to expect from Schaller.
This was also my second purchase from XGuitars, and Geoff has been thoroughly professional on both occasions, providing excellent communication and outstanding service.
I recommend both Schaller GrandTune tuners and XGuitars without hesitation.
Everything regarding my purchase was smooth and I received the Alhambra 4P cedar in a reasonable amount of time. (Less than a week)
I had purchased the guitar case with the guitar and they were sent in a very sturdy box with plastic wrap to protect from elements . The guitar case is very nice. I was notified several times by email of the delivery date and approximate time.
The guitar exceeds my expectations. Absolutely beautiful and has a fantastic sound with great resonance Communication with the owner was helpful in choosing the right instrument.
I would/will utilize XGuitar in the future with no hesitation
I had these 750J Tomatitos installed on my Alhambra 7FC. The sound is very authentic Flamenco sound (rather than classical-sounding). They are bright, crisp, and clear. The trebles are the best-sounding flamenco strings I have ever played. The bass strings are also very good but do not project as loudly as the trebles. A friend recommended that I try swapping the bass strings for the Knobloch Actived 500ADS. I was quite reluctant since the Tomatitos sounded so authentically flamenco, but I gave it a try. I am glad I did; it was the perfect combination and did not take away from the flamenco sound I wanted. If you are going to buy a set of flamenco strings, definitely buy the Tomatitos. If you thinking the bass strings lack something,then you may want to swap them
My flamenco guitar was perfectly set up and installed with my preferred strings. You can go wrong with this service
Beautiful cejilla! It took me some time to learn how to get it on the guitar without spending too much time. I get a lot of compliments on it looks from many people
If your flamenco guitar does not come with a hard case, this is the one to get. Very well made!
I wanted to buy a flamenco blanca guitar and decided on the Alhambra 7FC. Although the 10FC was my second choice, I found that the 7FC projected more than the 10FC, had the flamenco sound I was looking for, and cost less. If I were going to play solo on stage, I might have spent the money and chosen the 10FC.
XGuitars provides excellent service, and it ships fast. I like that they inspect the guitars. That is waht you want form an online store!
I purchased the SageWork guitar support (umbra)
a few years ago. And have been using it full-time
ever since. I recently bought a new guitar (C10)
and decided I would get a set for it. I retired my
footstool and could not be happier. I have lower back
issues that prevent me from using a traditional
foot rest. I discovered XGUITARS carried them and
purchased them. I installed them without any
issues. The purchase was a smooth one. I will
definitely do more business with XGuitars in the
future.
Everything went well. Geoff was very helpful.
Will order again
Good crisp sound. Makes alhambra sing. Xguitars always prompt with competitive prices.
I am very happy with my first purchase. The seller resolved a minor problem immediately. As far as the Savarez 510AJ Alliance Cantiga High Tension Classical Guitar Strings go. I ordered these because they are the stock strings for my Cordoba Stage guitar. It's been 3-4 weeks, and the strings need to be adjusted every day. This may be because of the way the guitar was provided to me. I have 2 Cordoba stage guitars. One with D'Addario strings that are tied the typical way. The new one I just purchased as a 2nd guitar has plastic ends that are used to string the guitar quicker. I think this may be why the guitar does not hold the tuning very long. When I restring it, I will discard the plastic and tie the strings the normal way.
Shipping and response to my texts where very fast.
Who would buy 5 guitars from the same person? I did so over the years. Why? You would say. And the answer is simple. Geoff Ferdon is the trustworthy person I have encountered when purchasing musical instruments. He is not only very knowledgeable (and I mean knowledgeable – he once worked for Alhambra) but also shares his knowledge freely. He will advise you about any particular question you may have.
I just bought a Tony Ennis 2024 maple/redwood guitar. Needless to say, I am delighted with the guitar and its sound. You should be aware that the Ennis guitars have a significantly raised fret board built on the "Ennis Unibody Framing" (interior bracing) which gives the instrument increased volume and sustain. The sound is beautiful and powerful, and the tone is rich and full even at the lowest volume.
All in all, this is one of the best purchases I have made from X-guitars. I recommend Geoff highly.
Pedro Huertas
I have been using the D'Addario EJ45 and the EJ46 pro arte strings. I tried a set of these Knobloch ADC 34.0 (400ADC) CX Carbon Actives Double Silver strings on my Cordoba C10 European Spruce top full size classical guitar with Rosette Diamond tie beads. I was amazed by the tonal pallet of each colour and flavor of each note blending together so smoothly. Dynamics, volume, warmth, softness. These strings bring out the maximum potential on Cordoba C10 European Spruce top full size classical guitar because of the polyurethane finish on the guitar. I have 4 D'Addario sets left. Then I will be placing an order with Xguitars.
Perfect quality solution to guitar playing position. My Alhambra flamenco guitar has an open pore matte finish not suitable for plastic sucker cups. This clamp system works perfectly. Excellent price, service and shipping. XGuitars are the best support for all classical/flamenco guitarists needs
Wonderful Case. Sturdy and stylish. I love the size of the accessories compartment. Most cases leave you a small compartment that usually gets filled with stuff and then sticks out sometimes scratching your guitar neck... not this one. Excellent branded case to pair with my Alhambra 5FP Piñana Negra Spruce Top Flamenco Guitar. Thanks Geoff & X Guitars
What an incredible instrument. Received from my parents for my 40th Birthday.
The first thing you notice about this Alhambra 5FP Piñana Negra Spruce Top is its amazing balance. It has a beautiful, rich tone that feels full and deep, but it doesn't get muddy. When you dig into the strings, it projects a loud, powerful punch that instantly cuts through the room.
What I really love is the decay, the notes fade out in a really smooth, nice way without dying off too quickly or ringing out too long.
To top it off, the setup by XGuitars was absolutely superior. Right out of the box, the action is perfect, the neck feels incredibly comfortable, and it plays like a dream. Highly recommended!
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On a personal note it closed on of the many chapters Hurricane Helene chapter in my life. My 30 year old Ramirez Classical was in a basement at a studio I used to work at and was subject to sitting in a foot of water. The guitar was salvaged but not unscathed. I will forever cherish what that guitar went through as it is still playable. But now I have an incredible Flamenco guitar that serves well across both the classical and flamenco world. Thanks Mom and Dad and thanks Geoff!
-Jim Georgeson
The smell of wood conquers you the moment you open the case. Lightweight, balanced, beautiful work of art. The sound , as it should be for this type of guitar. Warm, mellow , powerful , resonant. Playability excellent, the fingerboard is pleasant, well refined and comfortable. There nothing but good things to say about this guitar. Just a couple of words about XGuitars. I was looking in Europe for this guitar, but for a series of circumstances I couldn't order it. Customs duty, scorching (what a shame, particularly lately with the new tariffs), shipping expensive even for a very light object (another shame). However, the European store, provided me with a couple of US store with Armin Hanika product available. That's how I found Geoff, and it was a very quick, smooth and nice transaction. Really recommended.
Extremely happy customer here! This guitar is turning out to be absolutely perfect for me and was exactly what I was looking for. Im not a classical player but i have dabbled with all things guitar since I was a youngster and ive always wanted a nice classical guitar. I didn't need something top of the line and overly expensive and I didn't want something cheap and mass produced. So this Alhambra is perfect! It's exactly what I needed. The overall quality of the instrument is superb. Many years ago I worked for one of the biggest guitar manufacturers around, doing refinishing and repair work. So im familiar with inspection and quality processes. This Alhambra guitar is very well built and with nice woods and materials. It plays and sounds wonderful! In fact, I can easily say that overall, the build quality, playability and sound...all exceeded my expectations. And thats what always pleases me the most, when you take a chance on a new guitar and it surprises you with exceptional quality that goes beyond your expectations. If you are unsure about the Alhambra brand, dont worry...they make wonderful guitars!
It also comes with a really nice full size soft case and its of nice quality as well. Not cheap junk.
The onboard tuner and pickup/eq are really nice and go well with the Fishman Loudbox Artist Amp. Thats what im playing it thru and it sounds awesome! A perfect setup!
And last but not least, XGuitars gives you a nice, professional setup and inspection on the instrument before they ship it to you. My guitar arrived undamaged and in perfect condition. It sounded and played absolutely perfect right out of the box. The complementary setup is such a nice bonus and greatly appreciated.
Please support small business and consider purchasing from XGuitars. They have provided me a wonderful guitar and would definitely use their services again in the future. Thank you Geoff!
Gregor S.
XGuitars was very helpful answering all of my questions. Shipping was fast and the quality was good. I was especially impressed with Geoff Ferdón. He is dedicated and truly cares about his customers. Great experience.
I bought a 635 mm Douglass Scott classical guitar recently. The case it came with was for a standard 650 mm guitar which was a bit too big for it. I looked for several months for a smaller case with no luck. I even talked to the luthier about where to find one and he said he has been looking for some time for one for his short scale guitars. His usual supplier no longer manufactures these cases. So I was happy to see that XGuitars had one which I purchased immediately. It fits perfectly and I am pleased. Thanks guys!
The Torres HE Hanika guitar I ordered from XGuitars arrived in a carefully arranged package and in great condition. The guitar built with excellent materials and extreem attention to detail. Goeff Ferdon set it up exactly how I requested and my interaction with him has been great. The guitar is very beautiful. It is louder than I expected for a Torres. I attribute this to the smart domed design of the spruce top. It has good tone separation and above all it is very comfortable to play expecially because of the 640 mm scale and the C-shaped neck. The fretboard is made of fine African baclkwood and it is very stiff with nice polished wires. The projection is good too due to the stiff ziricote back and sides, which look fantastic, and the backwood bindings. The headstock is a work of art. It is too early for a final verdict on this guitar because the spruce-top is new. However, I wish the tonal richness were a little better. We shall see how the instrument matures with time and playing. Thanks to XGuitars for a great job.